You are thankful that your garden has just received a few days of refreshing rains. It seems like you can almost see the grass growing, so you pull your trusty old Honda self-propelled lawnmower out of the tool shed, start it, engage the blades, and press the smart drive control and…. nothing happens. If your…
There are very few things that are more frustrating when, at the beginning of Spring, you pull your Briggs and Stratton Mower out, give it a rudimentary wipe down and pull the starter chord expecting it to roar into life – and nothing. A Briggs and Stratton lawnmower engine needs fuel, air, and spark for…
Winter in the north is a season of cozy times around the fire, warm meals, and ice. Ice everywhere, including in your water pipes. Despite your best efforts, your pipes have frozen. So, how do you go about unfreezing pipes and preventing damage? If you suspect that you have a frozen pipe, open your faucets…
Riding lawn mowers are a great addition to a tool shed. They are an invaluable and essential tool of trade not only for private home use but also when used by professional garden services. They improve productivity and, if correctly adjusted, produce an excellent, manicured finish to the lawn. The only downside of Riding Lawnmowers…
I started renovating a house recently that I inherited from my uncle. The house has these old-style windows that do not close as they should. One evening while sanding the floor, I felt this really cold draft coming through the window. That made me wonder: how to fix and insulate drafty windows? Windows become drafty…
Possessing a home is classically the best and most significant investment for most Americans. It is hence only prudent and natural to protect your home in the best way possible. The best home security systems which can secure your home and provide you peace of mind are One of the best ways to protect your…
In today’s world, technology has brought comfort to a whole new level. One of the many advantages that come with modern technology is smart devices. These include smart homes that use smart technologies such as TV, speakers, lighting, appliances, locks, security cameras and in my case thermostats. But in order to enjoy all the features…
Since the unveiling of Google homes in 2016, buyers have been faced with the challenge of finding the appropriate technology for the homes. I was one of those buyers, I always wanted to have a thermostst that I can control with my Google Home. So, I started searching for the thermoststs that were compatible with…
“Alexa, code zero, zero, zero, destruct, zero” initiates Alexa self-destruct mode, where Alexa counts down from ten to zero and then plays an explosive audio clip. Don’t worry, Alexa will not explode and the self-destruct mode is merely a jovial nod to Star Trek fans as the activation code was originally used by Captain Kirk…
A Blink camera is a fantastic home security tool that allows easy monitoring of home security devices from anywhere. One of the most impressive parts is receiving alerts directly to your smartphone via the ‘Live View’ feature. However, like all technology, it can fail at times. According to Blink customer support, the most common causes…